A quart is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States and some other countries. Here's a quick overview:
Size of a Quart
- In US customary units:
- 1 quart = 4 cups
- 1 quart = 2 pints
- 1 quart = 32 fluid ounces
- 1 quart ≈ 0.946 liters (almost 1 liter)
- In UK (Imperial) units:
- 1 quart = 2 pints (Imperial pints)
- 1 quart = 40 fluid ounces (Imperial fluid ounces)
- 1 quart ≈ 1.136 liters
Summary
- A US quart is just under 1 liter.
- A UK quart is a bit larger, about 1.136 liters.
If you want to visualize it, a quart is roughly the size of a large water bottle or a bit less than a standard liter bottle. Let me know if you want conversions or examples for cooking or other uses!